Starman ##36
DC Comics • Starman Vol. 1 (1988-1992)
Writer
Len Strazewski
Interior Artist
Dave Hoover
Cover Artist
Dave Hoover and Scott Hanna
Publication Date
July 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Will Payton (Starman) continues his adventures in the late 80s/early 90s era. This issue features the storyline 'Stars in Their Courses,' involving characters like Arisia and a confrontation with the Power Girl-esque character seen on the cover.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor surface wear and edge softening common with comics stored in boxes without bags/boards.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Low-demand back issue; typically found in dollar bins or as part of bulk lots for around $1.00 - $3.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic. The current estimated grade of 7.0 makes it a 'reader copy'.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (indicated by the logo in the UPC box). Features late Bronze Age/early Copper Age aesthetic.
Authentication Notes
Standard gloss cover and newsprint interior of the early 90s. No signs of counterfeiting; registration and color density are consistent with DC's production standards for 1991.